Business Details
13 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Veterinary Care for Small Animals & Exotics
Downtown Greensboro Animal Hospital has provided compassionate veterinary care since 2013, founded by Dr. John Wehe to serve Greensboro and surrounding communities. Our team of skilled professionals specializes in small animal, exotic, and avian care while emphasizing preventative medicine and client education. We maintain cutting-edge veterinary technology while prioritizing individualized attention for every patient.Our core values of excellence, teamwork, and gratitude guide our approach to maintaining the human-animal bond through comprehensive medical services. With over a decade of experience, we've built a reputation for transparent care in a welcoming environment that treats every pet as family.
Services
Small Animal Medicine
Exotic Pet Care
Wellness Exams
Vaccinations
Microchipping
Laboratory Services
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer state-of-the-art veterinary technology with individualized patient attention.
- Our team includes specialists in exotic animal care with advanced ultrasound training.
- We provide same-day appointments for urgent cases like emergency pet care.
- Our experienced veterinarians have served Greensboro pet owners since 2013.
- We emphasize preventative care and client education about pet wellness.
What people say
Super friendly staff
Reasonable prices
Caring professionals
Quick emergency response
Individualized attention
Services
Small Animal Medicine
Our comprehensive small animal care addresses dogs, cats, and pocket pets through diagnosis, treatment, and preventative care. Specialized expertise handles complex cases while routine services maintain wellness. Each patient receives customized care plans tailored to their specific needs.
Exotic Pet Care
We provide expert treatment for exotic animals including birds, rabbits, and rodents through specialized diagnostic techniques and habitat guidance. Our team addresses unique nutritional requirements and preventative care for non-traditional pets with advanced training and equipment.
Wellness Exams
Preventative wellness check-ups identify potential health issues early through comprehensive physical examinations and laboratory testing. These evaluations help maintain optimal health while establishing baseline metrics for each pet's individual care needs.
Vaccinations
Science-based vaccination protocols protect against common illnesses while following individualized schedules tailored to each pet's lifestyle and exposure risks. Our team explains core and non-core vaccine recommendations during wellness consultations.
Microchipping
Permanent identification solutions for lost pet recovery through safe, minimally-invasive microchip implantation. This service provides updated registration support and lifetime tracking through national pet recovery databases.
People
Dr. John Wehe
Practice Owner/Veterinarian
Greensboro native and 2007 NC State veterinary graduate specializing in small animal medicine, dentistry, and exotic care. Established Downtown Greensboro Animal Hospital in 2013 after multiple years in local veterinary practice.
Dr. Michelle Parenteau
Associate Veterinarian
Former aerospace engineer turned veterinarian with expertise in behavioral medicine and rehabilitation. Specializes in individualized care for diverse animal types while maintaining focus on human-animal bond principles.
Dr. Amo Burbridge
Relief Veterinarian
Recent addition with advanced ultrasound training and focus on diagnostic imaging. Florida native who graduated from NC State College of Veterinary Medicine with special interest in exotic animal medicine.
Dr. Cobb
Relief Veterinarian
2017 Ohio State graduate specializing in dermatology with particular attention to skin conditions in dogs and cats. Farm background supports practical approach to animal care while maintaining community focus.
Sarah
Practice Manager
Integral team member since 2013 who transitioned to management role in 2020. Specializes in exotic animal care with extensive experience across all hospital operations through her decade-long tenure.
Questions
What exotic animals do you treat?
We treat various exotic pets including rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, rodents, and birds (excluding chickens and waterfowl). Our veterinarians have specialized training for these unique animal needs.
How quickly can you handle emergencies?
We prioritize urgent cases and have helped patients like rabbits with eye infections within 24 hours. Call us immediately for emergency situations requiring veterinary intervention.
What wellness services do you provide?
Our preventative care includes vaccinations, microchipping, and comprehensive health assessments. We create customized wellness plans considering each pet's specific health requirements and lifestyle factors.
Do you offer specialized diagnostic tools?
We maintain state-of-the-art veterinary technology including advanced ultrasound equipment. Our team includes veterinarians with specialized diagnostic training for accurate health assessments.
What after-hours care options exist?
While we don't provide 24/7 services, we prioritize urgent cases during regular hours. For after-hours emergencies, we recommend contacting specialized emergency veterinary facilities.
How does your team support pet owners?
We emphasize client education about pet care while providing personalized attention. Our staff offers consultations about nutrition, habitat requirements, and preventative medicine for various animal types.
